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iTunes stuck on "preparing iphone for software update"

I've had my phone plugged in and it's been stuck on this screen for an hour and if i try to exit it says that it will restore my phone. What do i do? Im trying to update it on a windows computer

iPhone 8 Plus

Posted on Jul 26, 2020 12:22 PM

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Posted on Jul 26, 2020 12:29 PM

Have you tried quitting iTunes and starting again?


You could try updating wireless to get the latest version of iOS Update your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support

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iTunes stuck on "preparing iphone for software update"

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